Paterno's salary made public

Joe Paterno's salary is no longer one of the most closely guarded secrets in college sports -- the Penn State coach will make more than $500,000 this year.

The State Employees' Retirement System released Paterno's salary, more than a week after the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled that his salary and those of other top Penn State officials are public information.

Paterno was paid $427,220 in the first 10 months of 2007 -- putting his year-end salary on track to be $512,664. His base salary, not including the normal perks of major college programs, was $490,638 last year.

"I'm paid well. I'm not overpaid," Paterno said during an interview about his upcoming College Football Hall of Fame induction. "I got all the money I need."

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